RTiA1 or FXiA4

lorneth1
lorneth1 Posts: 20
edited October 2008 in Speakers
Hey guys, I'm trying to decide what to put as my back surround. I currently have my FXia4 as my surround and thinking would it be better to get another FXia4 or RTia1 for my back surround? Or possibly move my fxia4 into back surround and use an rtia1 for surround? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Speakers: Polk RTiA9, Polk RTiA7, Polk CSiA6, Polk FXiA4
Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
TV: Samsung LN-52A650
BD Player: 2nd Gen PS3 60GB/PS3 320GB
Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
Power Conditioner: Panamax 5300
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited October 2008
    That depends what the back of the room looks like.....does it have connecting rooms in the back, etc. With my setup, if I put FXi's in the back, they would be shooting right into the hallway.

    Give us a little more info or perhaps a pic.
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited October 2008
    Ideally the same speakers used for the side surround should be used as the rear surrounds too- at the same height.

    The exception- if your rear speakers must be places quite a distance away compared to the side surrounds, then you're better off with a monopole (RTiA1) speaker for the rear.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2008
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    Ideally the same speakers used for the side surround should be used as the rear surrounds too- at the same height.

    The exception- if your rear speakers must be places quite a distance away compared to the side surrounds, then you're better off with a monopole (RTiA4) speaker for the rear.


    Say! Is there a new update to the RTi4?? :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited October 2008
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Say! Is there a new update to the RTi4?? :D
    Haha... yeah that's the hybrid version between this years model and the previous generation!!! :)
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • lorneth1
    lorneth1 Posts: 20
    edited October 2008
    I'm telling you!!! I just kept on upgrading, just got me this setup about a month ago. Got me an A3-300 as well(on the way) and now I'm contemplating on replacing my bose 201 with either a4 or a1. Anyhow, after this I'm set; wife's starting to complain:D

    I'll reply with my specifics in a bit.
    Speakers: Polk RTiA9, Polk RTiA7, Polk CSiA6, Polk FXiA4
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    TV: Samsung LN-52A650
    BD Player: 2nd Gen PS3 60GB/PS3 320GB
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Power Conditioner: Panamax 5300
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  • lorneth1
    lorneth1 Posts: 20
    edited October 2008
    curved wrote: »
    That depends what the back of the room looks like.....does it have connecting rooms in the back, etc. With my setup, if I put FXi's in the back, they would be shooting right into the hallway.

    Give us a little more info or perhaps a pic.

    :(No, it doesn't have a connection. All will be ran by wire and the the surround will be against the wall. The difference is that if I get an a4 I can definitely mount it w/out a problem unlike the a1 which will have to be on a stand because of the shape of it. My HT setup is posted under system showcase for added info. Thanks!!!
    Speakers: Polk RTiA9, Polk RTiA7, Polk CSiA6, Polk FXiA4
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    TV: Samsung LN-52A650
    BD Player: 2nd Gen PS3 60GB/PS3 320GB
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Power Conditioner: Panamax 5300
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited October 2008
    That does help a lot seeing those pics.

    I would definetely get the FXiA4's to match the others....especially at the height that you have them at.

    I would tilt your center down a bit to face the listener on the couch.
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • lorneth1
    lorneth1 Posts: 20
    edited October 2008
    Yeah, pictures makes a difference. I've got some suggestions about tilting my center to face the listener a bit. Do you think it will make a big difference, it's a CSiA6.

    As far as the surround goes, I'm contemplating on getting the a4's as well. Also, in the future my surrounds and back surrounds could be mounted as well since they are better at least 2-3 feet above listener's ear.

    Keep the suggestions coming. I appreciate it. Thanks.:D
    Speakers: Polk RTiA9, Polk RTiA7, Polk CSiA6, Polk FXiA4
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    TV: Samsung LN-52A650
    BD Player: 2nd Gen PS3 60GB/PS3 320GB
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Power Conditioner: Panamax 5300
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